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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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